Hey everyone! I recently wrapped up playing Pokémon Yellow on my Gameboy Color, and it felt great! Now, I’m looking to dive into the 2nd generation, but I’m torn on which version to choose. Here are my options: 1) Should I go for Crystal on my 3DS Virtual Console? 2) Is it worth the hassle of finding a legit copy of Crystal for my Gameboy Color? 3) Should I just jump straight to playing HeartGold on DS instead? I’d love to hear what you all think and why you’d pick one over the others!
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If you’re like me and loved Gen 1 games, definitely try playing Crystal first! It gives you a taste of the evolution of the series before jumping into HGSS. I just recently dived into Gold after emulating Leaf Green, and I’m loving it. I wasn’t much for Gen 2 back in the day, but now I want to see what I missed out on. Just be warned, stuff like graphics may feel a bit dated!
Good point! The nostalgia is strong with Gen 1, but jumping into the newer ones can be refreshing.
HeartGold is seriously amazing! There’s so much to do, plus having Pokémon follow you really adds to the experience. I say just go for HGSS—you won’t regret it!
Honestly, I think HeartGold and SoulSilver (HGSS) are the way to go! They just feel so much more modern with better graphics and features, but I totally get that it could be a personal preference. Also, I kinda wish you could play as a girl in Crystal, which might not affect everyone, but it’s a bummer for me. Still, I’d say give Crystal a shot too; it’s totally worth experiencing!
Yeah, if you liked Leaf Green, check out some mods like Ash Grey; they’re a fun twist on the classics!